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Teens · Ages 13–17

Spellbinder

by Helen Stringer

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

A young girl discovers she has magical abilities and must learn to control them to save her family and her world from a dark force.

Concern Level

62/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

27/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Some mild peril and conflict occurs between characters.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing30

Some scenes involve shadowy figures and a sense of unease.

Occult & Witchcraft80

The story centers on magic, spells, and magical creatures.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is aligned with fantasy tropes.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Characters show courage in facing dangerous magical threats.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a central theme, but good triumphs over evil.

Love & Friendship40

Loyalty and care for family are important motivations.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Redemption is a minor theme as characters learn from mistakes.

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